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Omnibus Speaker Series
Unique voices, inspiring words, engaging ideas.
Purdue Fort Wayne is proud to present the Omnibus Speaker Series. This season, hear from Donna Brazile, political strategist, columnist, and ABC News contributor; Sarah Thomas, the NFL’s first female official; and Michael Beschloss, presidential historian.
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Travel Enthusiast
The world is calling, and you’re ready to answer.
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Healer
You enjoy helping people face challenges and solve problems.
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Wordsmith
You’re able to bring words to life.
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Born Leader
You know how to inspire a team.
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Tech Guru
People think you’re a magician because you know the secrets.
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Storyteller
Once upon a time . . . (You fill in the rest.)
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Problem Solver
Solutions. You’re really good at finding them.
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Jack-of-All-Trades
You’re good at a lot, so why limit yourself to one thing?
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Budding Einstein
Relatively speaking, you have big ideas too.
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Justice Crusader
A champion of justice—righting wrongs is your passion.
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Spotlight Star
If anyone needs you, they just look for the spotlight.
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Peacemaker
You’re a calming presence.
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Artiste
Contemplative. Dark. Inspired. Your art speaks for you.
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Math Wiz
You speak the language of numbers.
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Good Listener
Hearing others and what they need—it’s kind of your thing.
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Musical Prodigy
Beethoven, Bach, and you. It’s all in the notes.
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Student of Life
People. Cultures. Movements. You want to know more.
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Aspiring Entrepreneur
You know how to put ideas into motion.
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People Person
You enjoy interacting with and helping others.
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Language Lover
Bonjour. Hola. Auf wiedersehen. You speak our language.
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Number Cruncher
Statistically speaking, you know what adds up.
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Tinkerer
You want to know how things work—and how to improve them.
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History Buff
We have to understand where we came from. You get that.
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The Experience You Want
“I came to PFW because we have great school districts in the Fort Wayne area. I wanted to be in as many schools as possible to get the most experience.”
Ainsley Wehrle, B.S.Ed. ’23
Excellent Student-to-Professor Ratio
“I chose Purdue Fort Wayne because of its smaller campus and its excellent student-to-professor ratio. Additionally, my anthropology internship with RESCOM Environmental Corp has given me more experience and skills in the field of archaeology.”
Andrew Tom Anzueto, B.A. ’23
Get Involved
“It’s great to get involved on campus and meet with people who you might not even know you go to school with!”
Kyler Menifield, Industrial Engineering Technology
Connect with Clubs
“I love to learn about human culture and the history of human evolution, and about visual anthropology and the process of documenting cultures throughout time. With the Anthropology Club, I have connected with experts in anthropology around the world to ask them to teach PFW students about their research and anthropological experiences in our weekly meetings.”
BellaRose Ferrin, Anthropology
Subjects You Care About
“I chose to major in psychology because I enjoy the thought processes of trying to understand people and how they become who they are.”
Elijah Paulk, B.S. ’23
Thought-Provoking Conversations
“Getting to work with like-minded and motivated classmates has got to be one of the best experiences by far because I get to have interesting, thought-provoking conversations, both within and outside of the classroom.”
Mitzy Montoya, Mechanical Engineering Technology
Staying on Track
“I think one thing that stands out the most to me is how much this university wants me to succeed in my college career. I have had certain advisors reach out to me in order to help me plan out classes, and to make sure I am staying on track with my goals I’ve set for myself.”
Stephanie Patrick, B.A. ’23
Close Connections
“Purdue Fort Wayne really embodies the small-school-with-a-big-school feel. I think the close connections with professors and individual attention are beneficial. Additionally, I have made a lot of good connections and cultivated relationships with my peers and faculty members that I wouldn’t have had the chance to do if it weren’t for being a part of the Honors Program.”
Malaika Ahmed, B.S. ’22
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